Learning French, making friends, and living in Paris! Past Review
By A student (Materials Science & Engineering, Cornell University) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 06/16/2012 with
EDUCO: Paris - EDUCO in Paris
I learned a lot of French and also how to adapt to a new environment.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Paris VII Denis Diderot |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
EDUCO had lots of resources, but the host university's resources were fairly limited compared to those of American universities. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The EDUCO program was very well managed and helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The foyer system was not very convenient, and there were numerous problems with bathrooms, mail, etc. |
| * Food: |
The dining halls were not terribly convenient, but the food was cheap and decent. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Paris (intramuros) is very safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Paris is very expensive |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to cook as much as possible |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 3220 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk to French students! Go out at night and talk to people! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how to save money/budget better |
